@jimmyb said in Barbarians v All Blacks XV:

@ACT-Crusader said in Barbarians v All Blacks XV:

@jimmyb said in Barbarians v All Blacks XV:

Why did I go back from the pub early to watch this. Being an AB rugby supporter used to be fun. Wake me up when it’s 2015 again

In previous AB XV / NZ A teams we had starting lineups that were full of regular Super rugby starters and some ABs.

We have guys starting this game who barely start for their Super team and really in the ‘good NPC player’ class.

They may well be giving every one a run so some of the lesser players got a start in this one because the next two games look to be tougher.

If JJ was under the impression this game was going to be easy, he’s an idiot.

I’m not implying that he (or the others involved in this squad) thought that this would be easy, but picking Roe ahead of the other two, plus JJ over Rivez tells me they never intended on picking their strongest team for this match and would prefer that to be against England A for example.

@hikastags said in Barbarians v All Blacks XV:

Doesn't feel like there's many (or any) players in NZ atm that genuinely love smashing opposing players.

Seems everyone is so passive. Drives me nuts.

We've gone in a little more from a decade from "Smash Em' Bro" to " Ohhh, you're not meant to hurt the opposition"

Jacomb kicking well now.

@ACT-Crusader said in Barbarians v All Blacks XV:

@jimmyb said in Barbarians v All Blacks XV:

@ACT-Crusader said in Barbarians v All Blacks XV:

@jimmyb said in Barbarians v All Blacks XV:

Why did I go back from the pub early to watch this. Being an AB rugby supporter used to be fun. Wake me up when it’s 2015 again

In previous AB XV / NZ A teams we had starting lineups that were full of regular Super rugby starters and some ABs.

We have guys starting this game who barely start for their Super team and really in the ‘good NPC player’ class.

They may well be giving every one a run so some of the lesser players got a start in this one because the next two games look to be tougher.

If JJ was under the impression this game was going to be easy, he’s an idiot.

I’m not implying that he (or the others involved in this squad) thought that this would be easy, but picking Roe ahead of the other two, plus JJ over Rivez tells me they never intended on picking their strongest team for this match and would prefer that to be against England A for example.

Fair, was more a comment directed at JJ than directly at your comment. But winning is winning. Picking thr top XV against England and South Africa B should have been a must

@stodders Roos, Bongi, Asenathi Ntlabakanye is on the backup list. The other Stormers players are in good form, leading the URC log and still unbeaten after 5 rounds.

Paps :thumbs_up:

Wonder how Kevin Pieterson feels about that white South African clapping and celebrating after that penalty?

Defence is largely pathetic. Not sure that can be wholly pinned on JJ.

Give Robertson credit. The South Africa tour next year is obviously an identification of the desperate need to expose a large group of players to South African rugby

@WoodysRFC said in Barbarians v All Blacks XV:

Wonder how Kevin Pieterson feels about that white South African clapping and celebrating after that penalty?

Yeah how could that not be anyone's first thought.

Saffa forwards make Numia look like an oompa loompa

@Bones said in Barbarians v All Blacks XV:

@WoodysRFC said in Barbarians v All Blacks XV:

Wonder how Kevin Pieterson feels about that white South African clapping and celebrating after that penalty?

Yeah how could that not be anyone's first thought.

Have you considered running an alternate commentary channel for rugby? Might be quit successful

Nice fast passing down the blindside.

Roe saving the day again. Best player in black this weekend probably.

@Bones said in Barbarians v All Blacks XV:

@WoodysRFC said in Barbarians v All Blacks XV:

Wonder how Kevin Pieterson feels about that white South African clapping and celebrating after that penalty?

Yeah how could that not be anyone's first thought.

@jimmyb said in Barbarians v All Blacks XV:

@Bones said in Barbarians v All Blacks XV:

@WoodysRFC said in Barbarians v All Blacks XV:

Wonder how Kevin Pieterson feels about that white South African clapping and celebrating after that penalty?

Yeah how could that not be anyone's first thought.

Have you considered running an alternate commentary channel for rugby? Might be quit successful

My ignorance is best served right here.

Penalty try! Fucking hell

Removed the scrum and maul has let NZ back in this.

Penalty try. Tackled without ball.

Ref has decided because it's an exhibition match, he's going to do his Jordan Way impression.

Semisi Tupou Tae'iloa should've been picked for this tour over the worst Boshier brother

Jacomb really has gone backwards in the last couple of years.

@hikastags said in Barbarians v All Blacks XV:

Semisi Tupou Tae'iloa should've been picked for this tour over the worst Boshier brother

Yeah, hardly proved any of the doubters wrong. I guess he's a good lineout target.

@Bones said in Barbarians v All Blacks XV:

Jacomb really has gone backwards in the last couple of years.

Thank god we’re shafting Millar for him

wtf kind of advantage was that

@jimmyb said in Barbarians v All Blacks XV:

@Bones said in Barbarians v All Blacks XV:

Jacomb really has gone backwards in the last couple of years.

Thank god we’re shafting Millar for him

No doubt he's eligible for one of the six nation sides and will be heading north soon.

One fucking pass backwards and advantage over! Christ

@hikastags said in Barbarians v All Blacks XV:

Doesn't feel like there's many (or any) players in NZ atm that genuinely love smashing opposing players.

Seems everyone is so passive. Drives me nuts.

Petrified of cards.

geee George Dyer is getting smoked at scrumtime

That's my toko from the North shore/North Otago

Beautiful read Tangitau

Retire white! White contests the kick area. Play on!

ABXV look a fair bit more lively now. Flanders has decided to start playing.

I'm crediting that to the injection of Withy.

@hikastags said in Barbarians v All Blacks XV:

geee George Dyer is getting smoked at scrumtime

To be fair to George D, midget Locks won't be helping at scrum time.

or Ennor coming onto the pitch and not being injured for at least 5 minutes

Preston yes please!

19-19 at 59 minutes.

sure thing ref... just let them lie all over our side of the ruck

Why field a kick on your 40 and immediately turn and kick without even getting eyes up? In a baabaas game? When the opposition are tiring?

Fuck NZ rugby really is lacking in brainpower, in crucial positions.